Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore Serengeti National Park, home to the largest lion population in Africa
  • 03 Witness Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world
  • 04 Spot zebras, flamingos, hippos, and other wildlife on game drives across Tanzania's iconic parks

Cover some of Tanzania's best wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, on this 4-day safari from Arusha. Start with an adventurous game drive in Tarangire, spotting giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, and many other animals among colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to Serengeti National Park, home to the largest lion population in Africa, before exploring the volcanic landscape of the Ngorongoro Crater and its rich birdlife.

Drive to Tarangire National Park and marvel at the colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Meet the tour guide at 8 am at your hotel in Arusha.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park and marvel at the colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. Appreciate the picturesque scenery and diverse birdlife. Tarangire's varied wildlife includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.
  • Head to the Lake Manyara area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Panorama campsite

2
Day 02

Scenic Transfer to Serengeti National Park

  • Have an appetizing breakfast and transfer to Serengeti National Park.
  • Take the scenic route to the Serengeti and drive past the Ngorongoro Crater. Stop for a quick picnic lunch on a kopje (a small hill in a flat area).
  • Proceed further into the Serengeti grasslands for a leisurely game drive.

Overnight stay at the camp.

Accommodations: Nyani Campsite

3
Day 03

Early Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive in central Serengeti. The local guide will study the paw prints on the ground to search for predators.
  • Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater area, as this is the best time to spot animals.
  • Go for a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch near a small lake located within the park. The lake is home to hippos and migratory birds. See zebras, flamingos, and other water birds near the crater.
  • Drive back to Arusha.
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti grasslands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti grasslands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel or any other preferred location (except the airport)
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Camp accommodation with tent and mattress
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Meals, plus tea and coffee with meals
  • 1.5 litres of bottled water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees, wherever applicable
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities (hot air ballooning in Serengeti and Maasai village visit)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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